428,034
Records Exposed
Apr 2017
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Sep 2024
Added to Database
About This Breach
In April 2017, the vBulletin forum for the game Underworld Empire experienced a data breach that compromised 429,000 accounts. In mid-February 2018, the stolen data was posted on a hacking forum, where it became available for download. The exposed information included IP addresses, email addresses, usernames, and salted MD5 password hashes. This breach highlights the importance of strong cybersecurity practices to safeguard user data and prevent future vulnerabilities.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United States
Language
English
Password Storage
MD5
Category
Gaming, Forums
Indexed On
Sep 19, 2024
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on Underworld Empire and any other site where you used the same password. Use a unique, strong password for each account.
- Watch for phishing emails targeting your inbox. Attackers may use your exposed email address to send convincing scam messages.
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on all important accounts to add an extra layer of security.
- Use a password manager to generate and store unique, strong passwords for every account.
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